protocols

NOUN

rules of conduct, behavior in certain situation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agreement code contract covenant custom obligation pact

STRONG

compact concordat conventions courtesy decorum etiquette formalities manners order politesse propriety treaty

WEAK

good form p's and q's

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disagreement

STRONG

bad manners impoliteness rudeness

WEAK

crudeness impropriety

Example Sentences

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Although Greer said there are some valuable elements to the original trade pact, he wants separate protocols for each country since the U.S. has different issues with each of the trading partners.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Players underwent rigorous measurement protocols, revealing that teams and players had not always been honest about height.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Each provider uses proprietary protocols optimized for speed — Surfshark relies on WireGuard, while NordVPN uses NordLynx, a WireGuard-based protocol with additional privacy enhancements.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

The Iranian government has not publicly detailed any nationwide civil defence protocols in response to the attacks.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

My mom had protocols to go overboard with the Stray Cats but also be very subtle in our generosity.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith